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It's kind of a two way street. The franchise made him just as much as he "made the franchise". When people talk of the Bears, they talk about dominant defenses throughout the years and right after that mention the LBs that played in them. Butkus, Singletary and Urlacher. McCaskey made as much known for his individual recognition. As I said before, he will not be "unforgotten". Like the fans or not. He is now and will always be a part of Bears lore.

Sorry to see him go. How long before he joins the coaching ranks? Maybe someday the team will bring him back as an asst coach. Good luck Brian, thanks for your contributions.

I think another factor that should be equated in this is completion rates. Of the other two it goes to reason their short and long route completions are more consistent. Cutler, not so much. Edwards is right. Cutler does try for the "big play" moreso than others. A big reason why Marshall got such a huge chunk of looks and set the receiving yds record for the franchise. Roethlisberger is another that holds the ball "too long" but is larger and harder to bring down. Hopefully Cutler will be able to make the transition to the more quick release short passing that is the WCO.

Nope, I second your concerns. I agree that given the changes at LB for the team and where they drafted him, they shouldn't be worried how well he'll play on ST. I would rather see DJ Williams play ST before Bostic.

From 2011... http://www.denverpost.com/portlet/article/...nshipId=3923386

Sounds like he has a future in coaching.

I agree with Pix. I have a brother with special needs. Special Olympics is a great avenue for the particpants to not only stay physically active but mingle and stay sociallly active as well. I will be participating in my fourth benefit (in as many years) for Special Olympics weekend after next. The folks there put on a great event and BBQ to show their appreciation afterwards. Good job for Mr Webb in stepping up and helping a worthwhile effort.

The fact of the matter is, this really shouldnt be a story at all. It just so happens to be because the subject, Webb, CURRENTLY plays for the Chicago Bears. I didn't see any spectacular revelation that made me go "good job Webb" because as before it's not really noteworthy. 'Battling to stay sober?'. I mean really. That would imply he was an alcoholic to begin with and I'm pretty sure we would of had heard something before now. Alcohol consumption and 20 something males are synonymous. I'm glad that Webb appears to be making something of himself but what I want for him to do is prove himself on the field.

I'll sorta second this with notes above. Honorable mentions: Bostic will probably end up being the most prized possesion from the draft. I feel a lot of potential for this kid. If true it will show that Emery has a great knack for 2nd round picks, Jeffery being his one from last year. James Anderson. Something about him makes me think he's got a lot to prove. Reminds me a lot of Roach but even better, we shall see. Tim Tebow....sorry I couldn't resist.

"HC's in the NFL today that were in this picture or came soon after" - But thank you for the reminder and for adding Fisher of whom I did forget. This particular thread is a good one because of the historic rememberance associated.

Well the Bears do have a nice long history of LB's that like to hit, I think Bostic will fit in nicely. SORRY, FORGOT I'M NOT PLAYING ANYMORE.

Speaking of Leslie Frazier, the one thing that I always like to bring up to people to add to the "brag factor" for the Bears is all the current and recent HC's in the NFL today that were in this picture or came soon after. Frazier, Singletary, Rivera and Harbaugh to name a few.

Wait a minute....where is Terra Tor right now?

I can't say that I would know most of those guys from anyone else. You are truly a battle scarred fan. I should have known though when a guy has a classic of a picture of "Papa Bear" on the bottom of his postings. A tip of the hat to you sir.

And more likely than not Webb will be competing for playing time at RT, probably not the Left. I do agree with your premise, to a degree. Jason and I have gone back and forth over this in similar fashion. The discussion then was about how Webb (a 7th rounder) had more playing time at starting LT than did two 1st round picks in Chris Williams and Gabe Carimi. Of course ours was a discussion more on the legitimacy of drafting an OLman in the 1st round vs a skill player. Nevertheless, I have to say I actually don't have an issue with the team picking Long this year. Not sure if it is due to senility startign to settle in or just that the team has done a good job in bringing FA talent. Of course all of this has yet to bear fruit due to the season not having started yet.

Odd, MadLith and are of kindred age. I too am 43 (if I recall correctly). Seeing Lemonej post about his being able to watch Sayers and Butkus reminds me of a time my Grandfather asked us if we wanted to go watch the Bulls play. I was pretty young at the time. Anyhow, he said they have this new kid "Gordon or Jordan or something rather that is supposed to be pretty good.". Man was he wrong. LOL Anyhow a few photos that take me back to the 'good ol' days'. If I'm not mistaken, and without the help of Google I might add, I believe I can name all the players in this pic (on the right). Starting from the top left and working clockwise: FS Gary Fencik, DT/RB William "Refrigerator" Perry, DE Richard "Sackman" Dent, LB Otis Wilson, Backup QB Steve Fuller, LB "Samurai" Mike Singletary, QB Jim McMahon, SWEETNESS (need not say more), WR Willie Gault and CB Reggie Phillips (I think).

Whoops, not sure how but I double posted, or something..

Holy heck! You're not old enough to remember the 85 season? Wow I feel so much older now. Based on what Ive seen you post here, you would have liked him as a player. He's very similar to Cutler. Although Cutler hasn't mooned a news helicopter yet. I was starting to get annoyed by all the Honey Bear pictures. Instead I'm sorta glad there is someone here who actually remembers who they were.

In SCS' defense I'm not so sure that assumption is correct. He just recently used the words "I've never thought of it that way" while replying to a post in a few different occasions. So to suggest he's completely closed minded would be false. As far as the front office agreeing or disagreeing with anyone here, i don't know that anyone else here can necessarily guarantee that either.

Didn't Urlacher say something like that and get flamed for it? But I do agree, I appreciate his (Cutler's) type of personality. I'm more concerned with how he performs on the field, not off. As long as the latter doesn't effect the former I'm good with it.

And both Chris Williams and Gabe Carimi were 1st round grades....

Without making this into a discussion on religion, it would not be fair to nessarily judge what one person does because he or she is linked to religion as "too much". Assumptions play a lot into what you printed above. If it were a problem then the NFL would and should ask him to stop or expect him to pay a fine. Just because you may not like it doesn't mean its wrong. Excessive? Perhaps but again, not for me to say. Chad Johnson/Ochocinco probably could better say what is excessive than most. What's to say that Tebow doesn't want to improve? Heck what's to say he wouldn't accept a job as a TE or FB with the occasional duty as a QB, especially in emergency roles? Could the team not essentially save two roster spots in a deal like that? And just as a reminder, the team DID find a backup from "off the street" in the form of McCown. Heck they even signed a former #1 draft pick last year and we see how that worked out.

Chicago and its fans are different. New York, specifically the Jets, are the "circus" that others keep referring to. The media, as others have pointed out, perpetuates it. Cutler was booed how many times last year? How about the year before? It's part of it. What happens if the part I bolded doesn't play out like we hope? IF Cutler is given everything, as you suggest, and fails to deliver? Don't be so sure it will happen. What then? Of if he suffers another concussion? Who do you want leading the team in the interim? Does McCown instill that much faith in you? How about Blanchard?

Sorry Cracker but there are a few of us out there that still believe in the "bullshit" you refer to as something of substance. Please don't trod on it because its convenient. I'll agree that sometimes it seems a little in excess but who am I to judge on someone's faith and their choice in 'giving thanks'?